Arab on Radar New Site &Tour Dates

The reformed and ready to rock Arab on Radar has a new website up and some tour dates posted.

Easthampton, MA The Flywheel 07/02/10 9:00pm

Providence, RI AS220 07/03/10 9:00pm

Indianapolis, IN ES Jungle: Dude Fest 07/10/10 8:00pm

New Haven, Connecticut Cafe Nine 07/30/10 9:00pm w/ no babies, orange coax, brava spetre

New York, NY The Cake Shop 07/31/10 9:00pm w/ child abuse, no babies, orange coax

Montreal, Quebec Lambi 08/06/10 9:00pm w/ aids wolf, dd/mm/yyyy

Toronto, ON The Garrison 08/07/10 9:00pm w/ dd/mm/yyyy

Rochester, NY The Bug Jar 08/08/10 9:00pm

San Francisco, CA The Eagle Tavern 09/02/10 9:00pm w/ thee oh sees, no babies

Los Angeles, CA TBD 09/03/10 TBD

San Diego, CA TBD 09/04/10 TBD

Los Angeles, CA The Smell 09/05/10 9:00pm w/ all leather

Arab on Radar together again

One of my most favorite bands of all time has reunited. Arab on Radar is back together and playing live dates this summer!.


July 9 or 10th @ Dudefest in IN
Aug 6 - Montreal with dd/mm/yy
Aug 7 - Toronto @ The Garrison with dd/mm/yy



Atlanta Echo Lounge

Chinese Stars @ Drunken Unicorn Atlanta

Chinese Stars in Atlanta March 25 2010. Drunken Unicorn

New Chinese Stars Video

So my northern friends up in Providence have a new video for their song "Body" off their newly released album "Heaven on Speed Dial." Chinese Stars have been releasing consistently good music since the breakup of their other band, Arab on Radar. Catchy, off-kilter, screechy vocals, mesmerizing drum patterns, toe tapping good time.

Mp3 - Rabbit Face - Chinese Stars
Check it out!

Official Video For Body Off Of Chinese Stars' Heaven On Speed Dial from Anchor Brain on Vimeo.

Anchor Brain

Just got word from my buddies up in Providence RI about a great new record label. Anchor Brain, great name considering the whaling and fishing history in this area. Seems like a labor of love between Arab on Radar guys and Six Finger Satellite. Would love to find out who is actually behind this great idea.
Essentially they will NOT release cd's. Everything will be digital downloads and artwork which will be mailed. Here is a description from their mouth,

"Rather than sit back and watch the rapid unraveling of a once exciting and thriving music industry, Anchor Brain has decided to take back the helm and steer things into a new direction…FORWARD!

What is ANCHOR BRAIN? It is a new record label whose goal is to utilize fresh marketing ideas to bring international attention to the many amazing and unique bands originating in Providence, R.I. Plans include replacing obsolete Compact Discs with limited-edition silkscreened posters that come complete with a download code for the record. The label will also release limited-edition silk screened LP’s, subscription-only unreleased tracks and will have worldwide digital distribution.

Through these ideas Anchor Brain hopes to curb the rampant downloading theft of independent music and reaffirm the respect that listeners once had for the blood sweat and tears that went into making records.

The first three bands to be signed by the label are The Chinese Stars, Six Finger Satellite, and Sensitive Hearts. The label will unleash these three records in October of 2009. So beware…"

Sounds great doesn't it! Especially with the amount of Providence bands that I already like I am hoping this will help keep them around and expose others to their creativity.

Right now they are offering up tasty mp3s from the upcoming releases.

Rabbit Face - Chinese Stars
Wilson P - Six Finger Satellite
Scratchy - Sensitive Hearts

Support this label I have a feeling they will release some great stuff.

Old Live Band Photos

Here are some old photos from tours and shows. Most from the 90's in and around Atlanta.

First up, some old shots of Melt Banana.









Zen Guerilla







Turkish Delight







Astoveboat







Chinese Stars

I Love Providence RI Bands!

Let me begin by saying I was and still am a HUGE Arab on Radar fan. I was so upset when they went their separate ways a few years back. I thank the powers that be that they have continued to excite me with their musical endeavors. I first met AOR while on tour in the mid 90's. Made fast friends and became a fan for life. Great music from great guys! Just to give a bit of props, Drop Dead is also from the same area and has been pounding out the hardcore/grindcore for years. (since 90 I think) anyway Ben from Drop Dead is faithful to the Providence scene. He runs a record store, Armageddon up there and is big in the DIY scene. And on another note, my props go out to Load records because everything they put out is AMAZING! ala Lightning Bolt for example. Another older Load band Astoveboat holds a special place in my heart. They sing songs about whaling. Great concept! The drummer Dale is from Glazed Baby.


First I will start with Made in Mexico. This would be Jeff's new band following Arab on Radar split. VERY post-punk sort of stuff. Female singer, 4 piece band. For me I get a feeling of US Maple or Teenage Jesus and the Jerks. They even got a song on Guitar Hero.





Next on the Agenda would be Athletic Automation which is Steve's band.

photo by Pierre Richardson




Nice and noisey, just like I like it!





Chinese Stars round out the after Arab groups.


photo by AshleyG


The best off kilter, good beats, dancing music I can think of.


MP3's
Arab on Radar - Number 3

Athletic Automation - Hands without Feet

The Chinese Stars - Arson

The Chinese Stars - Cold Cold Cold

Made in Mexico - Farewell Myth

Lightning Bolt - Dracula Mtn

Astoveboat - Appariation